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dellareadsbooks's review
5.0
This is fantastic. It's a perfect opener to talk to my 8 year old about what her experience could be and just what it means to have a period... AND to not be weirded out, ashamed, embarrassed... All those words. It's relatable as heck. If you have a period or know someone who does... Read this book and then get them a copy. Basically all of you... Everyone.
briannareadsbooks's review
5.0
cw: menstrual blood, misogyny
rep: lesbian mc, Black mc with endometriosis, Asian mc.
LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. The art was simple and adorable and I was captivated from start to finish. This is an amazing book for people who want to start talking about periods and learning about how to make period products more accessible and period talk less taboo. I would recommend this book to anyone from little kids just learning about periods or experiencing them for the first time, to adults who want to erase the taboo around period talk.
AMAZING BOOK!!
rep: lesbian mc, Black mc with endometriosis, Asian mc.
LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. The art was simple and adorable and I was captivated from start to finish. This is an amazing book for people who want to start talking about periods and learning about how to make period products more accessible and period talk less taboo. I would recommend this book to anyone from little kids just learning about periods or experiencing them for the first time, to adults who want to erase the taboo around period talk.
AMAZING BOOK!!
maryehavens's review
5.0
I am a period activist.
I have always been one since high school, when I would lead clarinet sectionals while dealing with some gnarly cramps that occasionally made me vomit from the pain and poor eating habits that accompanied my period cravings.
I loved, loved, LOVED this graphic novel that tears that period stigma curtain! Why are periods such a taboo subject? I hope that's changing as individuals freely talk about their period experiences.
Awhile back, my kids were interested in puberty. We checked out a book from the library from a girl's perspective and a boy's perspective of puberty related questions. There was a nice chapter on the menstrual cycle and it was a good time to talk about what goes on with me and what might occur with my daughter. I laid out all the menstrual products I use and we talked about each one. My husband, son, and daughter learned a lot that night :)
Earlier this week, when I was cramping pretty bad, my son asked what was wrong and I told him: I'm cramping pretty bad. Because we had read the puberty book, there was no need for secrecy. I hope that he becomes a compassionate individual because of that book and my experience.
Side note: how important is it to have a girl squad for your period adventures? So important! I first learned how to use a tampon while being coached through a hotel bathroom door during a band trip by my clarinet friends. So yeah, it's important :)
I have always been one since high school, when I would lead clarinet sectionals while dealing with some gnarly cramps that occasionally made me vomit from the pain and poor eating habits that accompanied my period cravings.
I loved, loved, LOVED this graphic novel that tears that period stigma curtain! Why are periods such a taboo subject? I hope that's changing as individuals freely talk about their period experiences.
Awhile back, my kids were interested in puberty. We checked out a book from the library from a girl's perspective and a boy's perspective of puberty related questions. There was a nice chapter on the menstrual cycle and it was a good time to talk about what goes on with me and what might occur with my daughter. I laid out all the menstrual products I use and we talked about each one. My husband, son, and daughter learned a lot that night :)
Earlier this week, when I was cramping pretty bad, my son asked what was wrong and I told him: I'm cramping pretty bad. Because we had read the puberty book, there was no need for secrecy. I hope that he becomes a compassionate individual because of that book and my experience.
Side note: how important is it to have a girl squad for your period adventures? So important! I first learned how to use a tampon while being coached through a hotel bathroom door during a band trip by my clarinet friends. So yeah, it's important :)
basilbasil's review
4.0
I want more of this story! The friendship between the four girls was sweet and each one had their own voice, even as they all worked toward the same cause.
rkiladitis's review
5.0
Hazelton High School has a problem: there are never feminine hygiene products available to their students. There never seems to be funds available to get these products in stock for students. But there always seems to be money to get new uniforms or equipment for the football team. What the heck? Sophomores Abby, Brit, Christine, and Sasha are 100% DONE with the leadership in their school blowing off their complaints and their needs, so they take matters into their own hands in this brilliant graphic novel by the creators of The Mean Magenta webcomic Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann.
Go With the Flow is crucial reading for everyone, because the problem of access to and affordability of feminine hygiene products is a growing crisis. Using a microcosm of high school, Go With the Flow illustrates the value placed on sports programs versus providing free and accessible pads and tampons to their students. As the girls come together to brainstorm solutions, they realize that this isn't just a schoolwide problem, it's a global problem. Using statistics, research, and infographics, Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann blend these facts and figures in with a storyline that will empower and rile up female-identifying readers - and hopefully male- and non-binary-identifying readers, too! There's an LGBTQ+ positive subplot, fleshed-out, likable and relatable characters (I cringed in sympathetic recognition as the new girl bleeds through her pants on her first day at school). The two-color artwork will be familiar to Mean Magenta readers. Back matter includes comprehensive information about menstrual equality, including links to further reading.
Give this to your realistic graphic novel readers first and let them spread the word. Have menstrual equity resources available for anyone who wants them.
Go With the Flow is crucial reading for everyone, because the problem of access to and affordability of feminine hygiene products is a growing crisis. Using a microcosm of high school, Go With the Flow illustrates the value placed on sports programs versus providing free and accessible pads and tampons to their students. As the girls come together to brainstorm solutions, they realize that this isn't just a schoolwide problem, it's a global problem. Using statistics, research, and infographics, Lily Williams and Karen Schneemann blend these facts and figures in with a storyline that will empower and rile up female-identifying readers - and hopefully male- and non-binary-identifying readers, too! There's an LGBTQ+ positive subplot, fleshed-out, likable and relatable characters (I cringed in sympathetic recognition as the new girl bleeds through her pants on her first day at school). The two-color artwork will be familiar to Mean Magenta readers. Back matter includes comprehensive information about menstrual equality, including links to further reading.
Give this to your realistic graphic novel readers first and let them spread the word. Have menstrual equity resources available for anyone who wants them.
bookstobarbells's review
4.0
This was really cute. I love how it focused on female friendships while also being really informative and progressive. I liked the balance between the characters and the menstruation content. It displayed a variety of period experiences too which was refreshing. I also thought it was extremely clever to have red, and shades of, be the most prominent color.
I’d highly recommend this for any young person experiencing their first cycles and struggling. It helps take away a lot of the shame and talks about the historical aspects too.
I’d highly recommend this for any young person experiencing their first cycles and struggling. It helps take away a lot of the shame and talks about the historical aspects too.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
5.0
This graphic novel is everything!!!! Girl power, period positivity, friendships, dealing with bullying, LGBTQ awareness, diversity, body positivity, fighting for what you believe in and standing up for yourself. Soooo good!!! #projectlit #mavericklist
adeslibrary's review
4.0
this graphic novel is SO important!
for anyone who want to read about four sophomores girls who want to change things about menstruation, it is your go!
for anyone who want to read about four sophomores girls who want to change things about menstruation, it is your go!
themartinmama's review against another edition
4.0
Friends and I made a Menstruation Awareness Week in college so this graphic novel is awesome!